As previously reported, UK-based gothic metallers PARADISE LOST have confirmed that their 11th album, In Requiem, will be released on May 21st in the UK via Century Media. Release dates for other territories are expected to be announced in the near future. The artwork for the new album, produced by Rhys Fulber and mixed by Mike Fraser, is to be done by Seth Siro Anton, who was the artwork designer for the last album, Paradise Lost.

Meanwhile, drummer Jeff Singer has issued the following update:

"Just thought I would jot down a couple of lines regarding In Requiem with the release drawing ever closer.

The whole process for In Requiem has been very different to the experience of recording PLX. The last album was very much a case of 'go with the flow' as I came in very late with the writing pretty much finished. There were bits and pieces changed during pre production but it was about fitting in the right drum parts without much time to work on them and although I think it is a great album I didn't feel I had time to work with the songs and really create my feel.

Being the 'newby' at that time meant just keeping my head down and getting the job done. Two and a half years later and after touring with the band I felt a lot more settled, part of the unit and very much part of the creative process.

It must be a year now since the first ideas were being sent across but it was around August that the first album pre production took place. It was clear that the bar had been risen in terms of the performance that was needed and without putting too fine a point on it I had some hard work to do. I had four months of worry. Let's pull no punches here, love or hate Paradise Lost this is an iconic band and as the drummer I have to be a good representation of the band...and now I had been settled in for 3 years I had alot to prove!

It was clear to me that as a band we were all alot more focused and we rehearsed alot harder for this album. Fact is that it shows and I genuinely can't wait for people to hear it.

At this point I have to mention Rhys (Fulber). He is a really strong part of the team and is with you all the way. He bolstered me up big time and was totally confident and positive with regard to my performances. This is incredibly important to us delicate flowers that they call musicians....alright drummers!

We concentrated very much on getting a great drum sound (thanks Gretsch and Sabian) and trying to get a perfect take during recording as opposed to edits or drop ins. We also worked harder on tempos to make sure each song had a better flow and it really shows.

One thing that made me laugh was Nick mentioning that he and Greg were in the studio, in adjacent rooms all day sending insults on Messenger...it is totally true LOL!!

So what can you expect? Very heavy, very dark and lots of double bass drums. Any questions, drop me a line on the forum or through my MySpace."